Becoming a God from a Water Monkey

Chapter 1198 Starting Anew: The Ghost Mother Cult (Complete)
"Prince Huai, I have already erected the Three Bridges. May I temporarily convert them into your Three Dragons Technique?"

"The Three Dragons Method varies from person to person. Do not blindly switch to another method. You should see if it suits you. As for changing methods, there is no problem. This includes Tiger Hunting. To be honest, the difference between the two is not as big as you think. They can be used interchangeably. It's just that the time required to switch methods will be longer as the process progresses. It may take several months or even a year and a half."

Which of the four major martial arts schools in the world today is the best?

"Tianyu Martial Arts Academy is directly under the Tianyu Guard, the Emperor's personal guard. It has a rich foundation and a bright future... Longxiang Martial Arts Academy... Huaiyin Martial Arts Academy is superior because it is a pioneer in the world and a place for various policy piloting. It is suitable for those who are willing to venture out... Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. It depends on whether you prefer Jiangnan or the capital."

"Prince Huai, are the three grades of the 'long-lasting energy' of heaven and earth really that important?"

Liang Qu pondered.

A breeze came from the sky, rustling the Bodhi tree, and the ink in the inkstone rippled.

Huai Kong paused his writing and focused his mind.

"If there were no conflict in the world, it wouldn't matter, as different paths lead to the same destination; but since there is conflict in the world and entanglements among people, I think it is still important. However, what is suitable is the best."

The pen tip falls.

"Prince Huai... does a person's destiny resonate more deeply with their path of cultivation? Is it more of a Direct Resource or a Indirect Resource?"

Unlike the Vajra King of the past, who was well-versed in the principles of the Six Classics and the books of various schools of thought, he could readily draw upon them. His lectures on the scriptures were thought-provoking and beneficial to listeners, each with their own unique understanding.

The problems Liangqu faced were more utilitarian.

Most of them had specific questions about cultivation or future choices. Everyone wanted to rely on the status and strength of the Prince of Huai—the number one young martial saint in the world—to have a clear understanding of themselves, to have more support and reference, so as to prove the correctness of their choices on the path of life and to dispel their confusion.

It's like going to a temple to pray to the gods and Buddhas.

Liang Qu said yes, meaning three holy cups were thrown; Liang Qu said no, meaning three dark cups were thrown.

No, it's more authoritative than the Holy Grail. People prefer to believe in the King of Huai rather than ghosts and gods. The twenty-eight dragons, and all sorts of other things, seem like an extra "standard answer" for cultivation. When they see something different, they rush to black out and rewrite it. What they can't change, they repeatedly regret.

It's really giving me a headache.

Where can people in this world rely on anything? If not on themselves, then who else can they rely on?
How can he be responsible for other people's choices and lives?

The leaves rustled, green and free of snow.

……

"Whoo~"

He blew the ink off the paper, closed the book, rubbed his eyes which hadn't slept for three days, jumped off the bench, and the little mirage dragon, hearing the noise, perked up, immediately swung its tail, raised its two claws, pointed to itself, then to the hedgehog, and drifted over the table...

The hedgehog bowed and scraped, and as it bent down, a slight smirk appeared on its lips. Then, it carefully arranged the last book and respectfully handed it to the little mirage dragon.

The little mirage dragon beamed and handed the document to Liang Qu: "Boss, boss, Hedgehog has finished writing!"

"Well, let me see."

The hedgehog lagged half a step behind and bowed to Liang Qu.

"Your Highness, please take a look. This is the version that Xiaowei has revised. Do you need any further additions?"

Liang Qu put down the scriptures and leaned back in his chair.

He opened the book and, before even looking at the contents, was delighted by the neat annotations.

"Hmm, quite neat, the annotations and revisions are quite good."

"The little hedgehog doesn't have much talent, so he can only work hard in these minor details. If he can make adults feel more comfortable and not upset, then he can't be considered to have made a big mistake."

Ahhhhh!
The little mirage dragon clung to the dragon's horn, tumbling through the air like a worm.

The golden-haired monkey king on the roof beam laughed heartily, rolled backward, clapped his hands and feet, was hit on the forehead by a wisp of white mist, fell to the ground with his butt sticking out, and fell into "sleep".

Liang Qu drank tea, looking around and asking questions:
"What do you think is the most urgent matter for my fiefdom and the Dragon Palace?"

"Naturally, it's the dire financial situation. The treasury is empty, the royal treasury is empty, the workers are not paid, and the water beasts are not jeweled fish. These are all lubricants for maintaining power. They can be maintained temporarily, but they are prone to collapse in the long run and are by no means a good solution."

"Everyone understands the principle, but how exactly should it be handled?"

Hedgehog cleared his throat: "In my opinion, we should put the land route aside for now. You have already taken the lead with the help of the Tianbo Merchant Guild and General Tiemushan. We should not worry about the rest. Your waterways are undoubtedly a powerful tool, but we should not use them arbitrarily."

The water transport along the Yangtze and Huai Rivers has long been controlled by various companies. If you were to actively intervene and encourage them to try waterway transport, you would likely offend some of the old-fashioned ones, and local communication would vary in timing. Those who intervene early would profit early, while those who intervene late would suffer.

Those who intervene late won't be grateful to the adults; they'll only think the adults are wrong, that cutting off their source of income will inevitably lead to sabotage. We are the ones in charge. We should wait for them to come to us, develop our own business first, let them see the benefits, and then when they suffer losses, they'll panic and start fighting amongst themselves, blaming each other. At that point, it will be their own internal problem, and we can collect our money again.”

"Boss, that's what I think too!" The little mirage dragon crossed its arms with its claws.

Liang Qu almost spat out his tea.

"Yes, yes, Your Highness the Third Prince is wise and mighty," the hedgehog complimented.

The little mirage dragon raised its head.

"Third Prince, I have a task for you." Liang Qu put down his teacup, feeling that he couldn't let the little mirage dragon be idle.

"Yes, boss, please give your orders!"

"Try searching and see if there are any other mirages like you in the Huai River."

"The Mirage Clan?" The little Mirage Dragon scratched its head. "Are there still Mirage Clans in the Jianghuai region? It's only been a few years, and there aren't many Dragon People or Dragon Sturgeons left."

From today's perspective, the Mirage Clan is clearly a race that, like the Dragon-Human Clan and the Dragon-Sturgeon Clan, is highly dependent on the Mirage Dragon. Once the Mirage Dragon is destroyed, the entire race will quickly wither away.

Liang Qu shook his head: "The world is so big, there might be some left. Maybe there are a few of them hidden in some corner. Didn't we also think there were no Jiangjiao people in the Jianghuai region back then? Quan Linghan found several of them."

Moreover, "shrimp, crab, turtle, and alligator gather their energy in the mirage, which is originally a pheasant and comes from the hills." The mirage clan may have grown stronger because of the mirage dragon, but it is not necessarily entirely a clan.

You can ask your ancestors; I have a big, very important business that might just allow me to recreate the glory of the Mirage Clan.

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

With its claws striking the horn, the little mirage dragon flew out of the courtyard and plummeted into the waterway.

The hedgehog continued, "Development on land is sufficient; the focus should be on the water. Little hedgehog, I think the adults should first imprison the dragon's former subordinates!"

"captivity?"

"That's right. List and collect the crimes of the water beasts that were previously loyal to the dragon, especially those that persecuted the dragon people and dragon sturgeons. Set a time limit and let them be sent to the other water beasts and land in the name of atonement. Those who perform well can have their time limit shortened."

The national treasury is currently empty, but empty does not mean 'nothing'. By adjusting the amount of water beasts' gains to negative, it is equivalent to creating wealth out of thin air, allowing the Great Swamp to operate smoothly for the time being. Then, this wealth created by the negative amount can be distributed to the other water beasts.

It's like a horse-drawn carriage. At first, pulling it is very difficult, but once the wheels start rolling, it becomes much easier. There are several species here, such as lanternfish and pufferfish...

The hedgehog spoke eloquently.

half an hour.

After listening, Liang Qu said, "The method is good, but its implementation is not just a matter of talking on paper."

"If you trust Little Hedgehog, I'm willing to give it a try..."

"Da da da."

Tap the armrest with your index finger.

"I have two things to say."

"What are your orders, sir?"

"Go to Ningjiang Prefecture and find the Prince of Yue. The Prince of Yue has several snake demons, the leader of which is called Chilin. Borrow them and start with these snake demons. Let them find the other water beasts, with Chilin as the captain."

"Red Scales?" The hedgehog repeated the name twice, then noted it down. "I understand. Snake demons are exactly the kind of creatures we should be keeping an eye on. It's a pity that snakes are fast. I didn't expect you to still have them, sir."

"By some twist of fate, a few were left, and the rest, you..."

"Junior brother, get ready to leave!" Xiang Changsong called from outside the window.

"That's about it. Go and take care of it."

"understand!"

After handing the documents to the hedgehog, Liang Qu walked out of the hall.

The ice in the water tank was as thick as a hand.

The weather was alternating between hot and cold with frequent rain and snow. December was a particularly cold month. The snow in the courtyard grew thicker and thicker, from covering the insteps to the calves, and finally reaching the knees. Only a few curves remained, growing from the steps of each house, exposing the blue bricks and leading to the gate.

The little otter, wrapped in a newly made bright red cotton-padded coat, peeked out from the snow, its hands supporting the sky, holding its bundle high. It walked out of the house in a row. The golden-haired monkey king, who had just woken up, looked around, rubbed his red palms together, and then, taking advantage of a moment when one of them wasn't looking, stuck them inside the collar of the coat.

The otter trembled and rolled into the snow. The golden-haired monkey king bared its canine teeth, roared with joy, and ran away.

It's January.

It begins at the coldest time of the year.

Liang Qu looked at the misty sky and walked towards another small courtyard.

"Master, are you really not going back to Pingyang?"

The old monk flicked his prayer beads and said with a smile, "All things are empty, sit for a moment, there is no distinction between you and me; there are two paths, drink a cup, and then go your separate ways."

"This old monk originally came here in pursuit of the evil monk. I spent ten years in Pingyang, witnessing the evil monk's self-destruction, and seeing the small town transform into a county and then a prefecture. Now that the Ghost Mother is gone and you have become king, there is naturally no need for you to linger."

The withered branches rustled in the wind.

A sense of loss welled up in Liang Qu's heart, perhaps the first time he had felt such an emotional outburst since becoming king. It was because of the old monk that Su Guishan had come.

I still remember the sense of security I felt back then, with two Zhenxiangs each sitting in the east and west wing rooms of the small courtyard. At that time, Otter and Scarface fought every day, a life-or-death struggle.

Later, the old monk moved to Pingyang Mountain, and only Su Guishan occasionally stayed there.

Datong Prefecture is not like Pingyang. The two are separated by several provinces and are not located on the banks of the Huai River. If Liang Qu wants to come, he cannot do so casually. He must send a letter of invitation three days in advance.

Looking back on these years, the old monk was no less than Liang Qu's second master.

but.

No one in this world lives for anyone else, and no one exists for anyone else.

Even parents have their own lives, let alone a high-ranking monk like an old monk?
To be able to meet is a matter of fate.

Liang Qu bowed respectfully, then stood up and patted Huai Kong on the shoulder: "Huai Kong, as you know, there are waterways in the Jianghuai region. I specially set one up, which goes through the Ba River to Woxiang Lake. It will be more convenient to travel east and west in the future. Come to Pingyang more often when you have time. I'll cover it for you to hold a Dharma assembly or something."

Huai Kong bowed deeply: "Thank you, benefactor."

"Well then, Master, I'm leaving! Next month, during the New Year, Eying and I will come to Datong Prefecture to see you again! If there's anything you'd like to eat, have Scarface send it to Pingyang by waterway and let me know!"

The old monk clasped his hands together in prayer.

"Huaikong, Uncle-Master, I'm leaving!"

"Have a safe journey, benefactor."

"Wow."

The Elephant King retrieved the treasure ship of creation from Lake Lying Elephant.

Golden Tiger, carrying his bundle, stood at the bow of the boat, tears streaming down his face, while wild boar and bat sang mountain songs.

On the 30,000 suspended steps, Scarface stood atop, his yellow robe fluttering in the wind, while Otter stood below, his fur standing tall.

After a few gulps in his throat, he spat a mouthful of phlegm onto the ground and turned to leave.

The Hanging Temple in the Sky and the Fulong Temple on the Ground slowly disappeared from sight.

The gaze perceived by the eye-consciousness method also vanished without a trace.

"call."

Liang Qu breathed a long sigh of relief.

End.

A year-long journey.

……

Clanging and banging, dust billowing, blue bricks piled up into a mountain.

In Yixing County, the transformation from Liangfu to Wangfu is in full swing.

The monkey flicked the ink line, repeatedly trying to figure it out, but still couldn't be sure. He called over the beaver, who, holding the blueprint, glanced at it, pushed away the ink line the monkey offered, tilted its head back, and slammed it down hard. Its two front teeth embedded themselves in the wooden stake. With a twist and a rub, it drew a straight line, then tidied its hair.

"Roar! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

The monkeys jumped around, once again marveling at the incredible measurement.

"Pfft."

The fat catfish, with its fists, smashed into the pond.

The Dragon Palace, the Northern Water King's Palace, the Royal Palace, the Thirteen Ports construction, the Frog Clan's unfinished projects... Even with the combined might of a Three Realms Demon and a One Realm Demon, Fat Fist Heavy Industry's epic upgrade still faces the greatest challenge since its inception.

Even so, Fist will be temporarily reassigned to explore mineral veins near the Thirteen Ports to avoid the embarrassing situation of selecting a site for a mineral vein but being unable to develop it.

The house underwent a major renovation, resulting in dust and smoke everywhere, and the roof was even torn off, leaving no place for anyone to live.

Liang Qu simply brought his whole family to live with his master. During the day, he followed his senior brothers to teach at the Huaiyin Martial Arts Academy, and at night he reviewed the documents sent by the Dragon Man, the reports from Hedgehog, and the construction of the port.

The work is different every day.

Since the lectures at the Hanging Temple, the news of Liang Qu's updated version of martial arts has spread widely, causing a stir in Pingyang Prefecture. People come to the Huaiyin Martial Arts Hall every day to visit and see the teachings.

His reputation soared.

is the day.

The water spider climbed ashore, and Liang Qu looked around the large lake where the sturgeon demon used to live: "Senior brother, I think we can plant some trees outside the martial arts hall, surround the sturgeon lake, form a tree-lined path, and build a cobblestone road, creating a unique landscape."

"Plant trees?" Hu Qi was puzzled. "Why plant trees for no reason?"

“It looks beautiful. It can become a tourist attraction in the future. My Yixing Port is a bridgehead, and Huaiyin Martial Arts Hall can also become a ‘must-visit’ feature of Pingyang Prefecture. There is also Pingyang Mountain. It would be best to plant flowering trees around this lake, such as peach trees, plum blossoms, wisteria, kapok, and phoenix trees, etc., in a circle. Just don’t plant cherry blossoms.”

"Scenic spot?" Hu Qi was even more confused, but what his junior brother said must have a reason. "Okay, it's winter now, and it's not easy for saplings to survive if they are planted. When it warms up in the spring, I will make arrangements to plant peach trees. In the summer, the students will have peaches to eat. Your Yi Wood growth energy will also be able to grow a batch of precious peach trees. Besides, I wouldn't have planted cherry blossoms if you hadn't mentioned it. They only bloom for a few days and then wither too quickly, which is unlucky."

"No need, plant them now. I'll have Tiemushan help cultivate them. They won't freeze to death. While there are many people around every day and the word spreads widely, we can quickly make a name for ourselves and earn money in the future."

"Row."

"Hahaha, my body is full of power, endless power!"

The boy ran out of the martial arts hall and ran wildly, his shoes wearing out and hanging on his ankles.

He glanced around twice and came out from the inner hall.

This person is clearly the recipient of today's tiger amber, symbolizing longevity and the power of a tiger.

Similar scenes can be seen every day, leaving many people who come to borrow the new law speechless. Almost everyone who comes here will enroll their children in martial arts classes.

The new method, the long breath, the occasional care from the Martial Saint, and some visualization diagrams.

Previously, the Huaiyin Martial Arts Academy only siphoned off the southern Zhili region; now, with waterways, it has begun to siphon off other provinces directly.

While expanding the facility, Yang Dongxiong felt that managing several thousand people was too difficult, and he has already requested permission to open other martial arts schools to share the burden.

"Wow."

Sturgeon Lake.

Water spiders crawled ashore, each one several feet tall and covered in fine hairs.

"Come and try."

Liang Qu waved.

Xiong Yiheng, Du Hanwen, and Jin Xiaoyu took the lead and immediately climbed onto the back of the water spider. They watched as the water spider wove an air shield that enveloped them before finally diving into the waterway.

They traveled to Southern Zhili and then returned.

No dizziness or vomiting, clothes were neat, and the experience was unforgettable.

The three of them went to Huangzhou and experienced the turmoil of the vortex escape path. They never expected there would be such a comfortable way to travel through it.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work. Go back to class now."

"Yes!"

The plan was a success!

Liang Qu took careful notes.

He slowed the waterway down by a hundredfold, and then significantly improved its stability.

If we're going to develop tourism, we certainly can't let wealthy ladies come out dizzy, soaking wet, and with their hair all messy.

My good mood is completely ruined.

A decent appearance is essential.

Two methods were designed for this purpose.

One type is a diving capsule, consisting of two nested, spindle-shaped wooden shells that ensure a tight seal and allow the capsule to float on its own. It can hold heavy objects inside, but it still rotates strongly. It is more suitable for transporting goods and making it convenient for students of the martial arts school to go home.

The second type is the Water Spider under the command of Umibozu. He rented it out to the river for this purpose. The Water Spider controls the balance and weaves bubbles to wrap people. It can carry about 20 people at a time. It is both respectable and comfortable. However, for the sake of stability, speed is sacrificed. It takes about 25 minutes to cross a province. It is tentatively set to be charged according to the number of seats.

Record repeatedly.

While providing complete construction for the fiefdom, Liangqu did not forget another more important matter.

night.

Liang Qu arrived at the former headquarters of the Ghost Mother Cult, where the King of Chu had once committed suicide.

The Demon Mother spread out her ten hands, each holding a different part, and within her golden eyes, twenty embryos curled up in her palms.

I have a bunch of "souls" at hand.

King Chu, Yi Chen, and all the elders of the clan...

The Ghost Mother Cult in the mortal realm is gone, but the Ghost Mother Cult in the underworld should appear.

(End of this chapter)